Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal

Portugal: Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. was 17.9% in 2010. ▬ Flat

Latest (2010)
17.9%
World rank
52nd
of 144 countries
All-time high
25.2%
in 1960
All-time low
12.2%
in 1970
Years of data
11
1960–2010

Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal, 1960–2010

01020301960198520101960: 25.21965: 18.31970: 12.21975: 15.51980: 16.31985: 19.41990: 19.11995: 22.32000: 22.62005: 14.92010: 17.9

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal is 17.9%, measured in 2010.

The figure is down 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal peaked at 25.2% in 1960 and was at its lowest, 12.2%, in 1970.

That places Portugal 52nd out of 144 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. Incompleted Primary in Portugal, 1960 to 2010.
Year Value Change
1960 25.2%
1965 18.3% -27.3%
1970 12.2% -33.4%
1975 15.5% +26.9%
1980 16.3% +5.5%
1985 19.4% +18.6%
1990 19.1% -1.6%
1995 22.3% +17.0%
2000 22.6% +1.4%
2005 14.9% -34.3%
2010 17.9% +20.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 21.8% 18.3% 25.2% 2
1970s 13.8% 12.2% 15.5% 2
1980s 17.9% 16.3% 19.4% 2
1990s 20.7% 19.1% 22.3% 2
2000s 18.7% 14.9% 22.6% 2
2010s 17.9% 17.9% 17.9% 1

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 49 Lao People's Democratic Republic 18.3% compare
  2. 50 Syrian Arab Republic 18.3% compare
  3. 51 Cameroon 18.0% compare
  4. 53 Argentina 17.8% compare
  5. 54 Congo 17.4% compare
  6. 55 Algeria 17.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal?
Barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. in Portugal was 17.9% in 2010, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 25.2% in 1960.
What is the lowest barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 12.2% in 1970.
How does Portugal rank for barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling.?
Portugal ranks 52nd out of 144 countries with data for 2010.
Is barro-lee: percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. Incompleted Primary. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 65-69 with primary schooling. Incompleted Primary
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
144 places, 1,584 data points, 1960–2010
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